DLA Piper

Known for its global capabilities, DLA Piper possesses a list of high-profile domestic and international clients who turn to the team for holistic commercial assistance, including regulatory, ESG and data protection advice, as well as counsel on novel business aspects such as AI, blockchain and cryptocurrency. Familiar with constructing commercial arrangements spanning multiple jurisdictions, the group has been active on supply chain restructuring issues, drafting procurement templates and facilities management agreements alongside collaboration, outsourcing and distribution mandates. Furthermore, the firm stands out for its ability to provide bespoke in-house training to sector-leading clients such as Burberry, as well as handle complex public-private sector contractual work, evidenced by its counsel to Tokyo Electron Europe Limited. A pre-eminent name in this practice area, team head Mark Dewar has been active on mandates spanning the EU, US and Asia, and is considered a leading expert on ESG issues in this space. Both Anthony Day and Sophie Lessar are frequent ports-of-call for clients engaged in the financial and technological sectors, with the former recently focusing on outsourcing, restructuring and capability expansion mandates and the latter on implementing payment processing methods and solutions, regularly supported by senior associate Chris Rennie. Senior associate Christian Keogh is a sought-after practitioner due to his strong understanding of the telecommunications industry. Chloe Forster is also a key name.